As hundreds of millions of Europeans prepare to go to the polls in May, Fancy Bear ramps up cyber-espionage and disinformation efforts.
Link: https://threatpost.com/microsoft-russias-fancy-bear-working-to-influence-eu-elections/142007/
Tag: Hacks
ThreatList: APT Adversaries Up the Ante on Speed, Target Telecom
Russia-linked actors need just 18 minutes to go from compromise to lateral movement.
Link: https://threatpost.com/apt-adversaries-speed-telecom/141996/
New GandCrab Decryptor Unlocks Files of Updated Ransomware
This is the third update to the prolific GandCrab malware within the past year.
Link: https://threatpost.com/gandcrab-decryptor-ransomware/141973/
ATM Jackpotting Malware Hones Its Heist Tools
The WinPot malware takes its cues from slot machines.
Link: https://threatpost.com/atm-jackpotting-malware-winpot/141960/
Where’s the Equifax Data? Does It Matter?
Threat-hunters say the breached data from the massive Equifax incident is nowhere to be found, indicating a spy job.
Link: https://threatpost.com/equifax-data-nation-state/141929/
Data Breach Bonanza: Dating Apps, Equifax, Mass Credential Dumps
Data-exposure “lowlights" for the week ending Feb. 15, 2019.
Link: https://threatpost.com/data-breach-equifax-credential-dumps/141925/
Tips on How to Fight Back Against DNS Spoofing Attacks
Despite a welcome and needed DNS revamp, preventable abuse continues.
Attackers Completely Destroy VFEmail’s Secure Mail Infrastructure
“Every file server is lost, every backup server is lost.”
Link: https://threatpost.com/attackers-completely-destroy-vfemails-secure-mail-infrastructure/141748/
Exposed: Instagram, OKCupid, Mumsnet All Face Data Concerns
Three major websites are making data-breach news this week.
Link: https://threatpost.com/exposed-instagram-okcupid-mumsnet-all-face-data-concerns/141688/
Theory: ‘Simple Hack’ Behind Bezos’ Alleged Compromising Images
Researchers theorize how Bezos’ very personal pictures may have been allegedly hacked.
Link: https://threatpost.com/theory-simple-hack-behind-bezos-alleged-compromising-images/141651/